Rising 2025 Drunk Driving Arrests in Bellingham Underscore the Ongoing Risk of Drunk Driving Accidents
Every day, 34 people in the U.S. die in drunk driving accidents across the country. While there was a sustained decrease in alcohol-related fatalities in the decade after drunk driving campaigns gained traction, between 2014 and 2023, the country saw a 25 percent increase in DUI crashes.
As car accident attorneys, we see the terrible effects of drunk driving on accident victims. That’s why we are concerned that according to police records, Bellingham is experiencing an alarming rise in impaired driving and drunk driving arrests in 2025. Between January 1 and October 31, 2025, Bellingham Police made 390 arrests for driving under the influence, according to crime data available online. By comparison, there were 400 DUI arrests in all of 2024. In the final weekend of October alone, from Friday to Sunday, Bellingham Police made 11 arrests for driving under the influence.
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If you or a loved one was injured because of someone else’s actions, you may be able to recover a financial settlement with the help of a personal injury attorney. Look for an experienced, local injury lawyer and schedule a free consultation to discuss your potential case.
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A full and fair personal injury settlement should cover both economic and non-economic damages. So, what are economic damages vs non economic damages?
Economic damages refer to the measurable financial losses a person suffers after an accident or injury. These include costs that can be calculated with bills, receipts, or pay stubs, such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and future loss of earning capacity.
Non-economic damages compensate for the emotional and psychological impact of an injury. These are intangible losses that don’t have a specific dollar amount. Examples include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship or consortium.
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Ferndale Highlights Dangers for Riders
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It’s Child Passenger Safety Week. Here’s What You Need to Know About Child Passenger Injuries.
We know that appropriate car seats and booster seats save lives, but too many children are still riding without proper restraints or in seats that don’t fit their age and size. These preventable mistakes can lead to catastrophe in the event of a collision. Even among children who are properly restrained, serious injuries still occur among both restrained children and older kids who have aged out of them.
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